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The DG2813 / DG3804 always have the GMT hand on the bottom. This would never be CHS for 5 or 6 digit GMTs.
It would always be CHS for 4 digit models (6542, 1675), as the gen was set up like this.
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BP Factory Rolex 16710 GMT Full Review VS Gen
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The DG2813 / DG3804 always have the GMT hand on the bottom. This would never be CHS for 5 or 6 digit GMTs.
It would always be CHS for 4 digit models (6542, 1675), as the gen was set up like this.
muiramas
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This arrived today. She's crazy pretty - best $260 I spent in this hobby.
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This arrived today. She's crazy pretty - best $260 I spent in this hobby.
Nice one bro, looks great!
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IDK how this one is still available but it is. It identical to the one I reviewed (it's not a 16750, those were GMT Master I's) but this one has a DG3804 in it. Great, reliable movement. If anyone wants one of these, better act fast. It doesn't get any better than this. $178 shipped.
https://www.repgeek.com/nembos-corn...vintage-pre-ceramic-rolex-gmt-16750-coke.html
https://www.repgeek.com/nembos-corn...vintage-pre-ceramic-rolex-gmt-16750-coke.html
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muiramas
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Happen to he wearing mine today, hehe.
Agh, I just got my pretend one. Don't burn me so soon with that beautiful gen brother!
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Because of the rehaut slope, the LF dial wouldn't fit into a BP case right? Or are they the same diameter?
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Sorry man, I did think about that but here so there's no hard feelings, I did buy this one too haha.
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LF dial is not gen-spec. It has an ETA date window placement, so if it would fit (and I think it might) you would also need to
1. Change the crystal or move the cyclops, and
2. Use a different DW/ DWO
slashFAslash
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Thanks mate! So best would be to keep it like it is or hope for an improved dial in the future.
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Thanks for the tip! I tried, and they sold out quickly. I emailed him to see if he might have any other similars in stock. Will keep you all updated on what i hear back.
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Yep, I thought about it but that's a lot of work to take a step backward from gen-like
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Nembo has another one of these available - DG3804 at $178. Excellent deal, same watch I reviewed with a less expensive but still reliable movement.
https://www.repgeek.com/nembos-corn...vintage-pre-ceramic-rolex-gmt-16750-coke.html
https://www.repgeek.com/nembos-corn...vintage-pre-ceramic-rolex-gmt-16750-coke.html
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Hey bro, I took one of these apart a few days ago. Not all factories' models are this bad but I've noticed on several BPs there is not much room at all to work.
Really best to just take the movement out and the crystal off. That will make it easier and less risky for damage. After you get the insert off you can see the wire. You need to find the end of it. This one had so little space to work I had to hammer a small screwdriver in to open it up.
I use a strong needle in a pin vise to pull the end free, then needle nosed pliers to pull out a segment at a time. The wire sits in a groove in the bezel, and under a lip on the retaining ring.
Put it back in by feeding an end into the gap, then add a segment at a time. A razor blade works well to push each segment under the retaining ring lip as you feed them in.
This was no fun on this model, I'd rate the difficulty level about 4.5/5. Definitely not for casual modders. Maybe try the dental floss trick on a loose bezel but don't put too much in or it may get stuck and then you'll have to take it off.
I struggled with the same kind of wire/bezel problem on a 6 digit GMT posted here: https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...7545-gmt-master-ii-126710-genln-bezel-install
How often do you see wires being the retainer on bezels?
How often do you see wires being the retainer on bezels?
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I've never seen it on a higher quality 6 digit rep - Noob, ARF, BP, VRF. It's definitely a cost cutting measure.
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Thank you for this! Really well done and extremely thorough review. Have you done a review comparing the Noob 16710 to either the BP or GEN? If so, what can you share about the overall rating Noob to BP on this GMT II? I'm planning to purchase one (black/red bezel) in the next couple months.
thanks again!
thanks again!